Machine Operator with 20+ Years Manufacturing Experience

BILLY HERRON

Memphis, TN ***** +1-901-***-**** ********************@***********.***

Professional Summary

Dependable, team-oriented Machine Operator with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing. Six years of experience safely operating manual presses, automatic presses, and brake presses in high-speed production areas while delivering accurate results.

Willing to relocate to: West Memphis, AR

Work Experience

Machine Operator

Kruger Memphis, TN

January 2021 to Present

• Operate wrapper/bundlers at standard speed to maximin productivity.

• Input data to verify continuous operation at machine set-points.

• Initiate, complete, and assist with equipment maintenance and repair, as needed. Builder Operator

Cummins, Turbo Memphis, TN

January 2017 to December 2021

• Examined completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.

• Measured completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.

• Set stops on machine beds, changed dies, and adjusted components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.

• Started machines, monitored their operations, and recorded operational data.

• Set up, operated, or tended machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

• Read and interpreted assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and planned assembly or building operations.

• Inspected, operated, and tested completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.

• Positioned or aligned components for assembly, manually or using hoists.

• Set and verified parts clearances.

• Verified conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

Press Operator

Electrolux Major Appliances Memphis, TN

January 2014 to December 2017

• Set up, loaded, and operated 3-axis controlled machines to produce specified punched metal pieces for manufacturing

• Positioned, aligned, and secured work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies

• Installed, aligned, and locked specified punches dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, fillers, shims, and hand tools

• Monitored machine operation and record operational data

• Adjusted machine speeds or actions according to product specifications and operational data

• Examined completed work pieces to verify accuracy according to specifications and sort defected pieces according to type of flaws

• Assisted die setters with die equipment set up

• Cleaned and lubricated machines as needed

• Examined completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.

• Measured completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.

• Set stops on machine beds, changed dies, and adjusted components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.

• Started machines, monitored their operations, and recorded operational data.

• Set up, operated, and tended machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

• Observed machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.

• Set up and operated machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces.

• Inspected workpieces for defects, and measured workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.

• Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.

• Started machines and turned handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms. Material Handler

Electrolux Major Appliances Memphis, TN

January 2013 to December 2014

• Operated gasoline and electric industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices

• Moved freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers

• Loaded materials and products into package processing equipment

• Moved freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.

• Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.

• Attached identifying tags to containers or marked them with identifying information.

• Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

• Stacked cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets or cargo boards. Pallet Builder

Nelson Company Memphis, TN

March 2008 to June 2013

Pallet Builder

Pallet Express Memphis, TN

June 2006 to January 2007

Pallet Builder

SA-BE Enterprises Memphis, TN

June 2006 to January 2007

Pallet Builder

The Pallet Factory Memphis, TN

March 2005 to May 2006

• Assembled and fastened materials together to construct wood or metal frame pallets

• Measured materials or distances using T-square, measuring tape or rulers Order Puller/Picker

WM Barr Memphis, TN

January 2005 to March 2005

• Examined and inspected containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications were met

• Recorded products, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records

• Installed protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported

• Stacked cargo using pallets or cargo boards

• Completed order receipts.

• Obtained merchandise from bins or shelves.

• Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.

• Kept records of out-going orders. Loaded materials and products into package processing equipment.

• Cleaned containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.

• Recorded product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.

• Examined and inspected containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.

• Measured, weighed, and counted products and materials. Education

Diploma

Manassas High School Memphis, TN

September 1976 to May 1982

Upper secondary education

High school diploma or GED

Skills

Communication skills Microsoft Powerpoint Assembly machines Plastics Oil & gas Computer operation Pallet jack Hydraulics GMP Machine operator experience Milling Overhead cranes Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Blueprint reading Process improvement Safe work practices Box truck Manufacturing facility Warehouse management system Micrometer Outdoor work Clamp truck Ladder use Press operation Sonography Forklift CNC Basic math Continuous improvement Fabricator experience Leadership Manufacturing company experience Cherry picker Time management Shop math Flexo press Ammonia refrigeration Microsoft Office Fanuc Specialized industrial tools Refrigeration CNC programming Microsoft Excel Press brake machine Active Listening Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly. Shipping & receiving Dimensional inspection Order picker Schematics Industrial equipment Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. CAM programming Milling machines Climbing RF scanner Math Manufacturing Reach truck Load & unload Operation and Control Computer skills Assembly Manual machining Clean workspace maintenance Welding Precision measuring instruments Heavy lifting 5S Field service Mobile devices Quality Control Analysis CNC milling machine ISO 9001 Electrical systems Customer service Assembler experience Machine operation - Machine operation experience (6-10 years) Hand tools Assembly line Operation Monitoring Power tools Monitoring English GD&T Power drills Crane Warehouse experience Monitoring and assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Computer literacy Lean manufacturing Lean CNC lathe Sheet metal Manufacturing standard operating procedures Rigging Crane operation Microsoft Word Heavy equipment operation Delivery driver experience Construction Mechanical knowledge Driving Tooling Regulatory compliance Microsoft Outlook

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

Class D

Pallet Jack Certification

Forklift Certification

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